After flying over the sea for more than ten days straight, Xu Qingtong and the two women finally set foot on the land of Central Province.
"Sister Hui, would you like to come with us to pay our respects to my master?" Du Siwen asked.
Dongfang Hui considered for a moment, then said, "I'd better return to Huijing Pavilion first and quietly wait for your arrangements, Sister!"
Du Siwen paused, then understood Dongfang Hui's intentions.
Although she and Qingtong had already performed the Naji betrothal rite, they had yet to obtain their elders' consent. If Du Siwen's master objected, things would inevitably become awkward!
If she and Qingtong went to inform her master first, obtained his consent, and then brought Dongfang Hui to see him, it would not seem so abrupt.
"Qingtong, what do you think?"
"I think Hui'er has a point. The two of us should visit Martial Uncle first and explain things to him before bringing Hui'er along. But Hui'er, there's no need for you to return to Huijing Pavilion. The people in your sect recognize you, but you don't recognize them. We shouldn't let any more trouble arise!" Xu Qingtong said.
"Yes, then let's return to the Tianhua Sect first and go straight to the Academy through the Teleportation Array!" Du Siwen said.
"All right! That's what we'll do!"
Xu Qingtong changed the mudra in his hands, and the Flying Boat turned, heading straight for the Tianhua Sect.
Upon reaching the Tianhua Sect, Xu Qingtong did not alert anyone else. He gave the Gatekeeper Disciple a few instructions, then took Dongfang Hui to Gloomwind Valley together with Du Siwen.
"Big Brother, you're back!" Xiao Qi hurried over when she saw Xu Qingtong.
"Jingtong, it's been ten years. You've grown much prettier!"
"Big Brother, I missed you to